In addition to Morris' recall, impact forward Greg Eastwood makes his 100th NRL appearance in the match, stretching over two stints with the Bulldogs (2009; 2011) as well as four seasons with the Brisbane Broncos.

Eastwood debuted for the Broncos in the final round of the 2005 season, before switching to the Bulldogs in 2009. He also spent 2010 in the English Super League with the Leeds Rhinos.

Morris has spent the past two weeks playing for the Bulldogs in the NSW Cup, scoring a hat-trick of tries in the side's 56-4 rout of Wentworthville in round 20.

His elevation comes in place of Tim Lafai, who returns to the Bulldogs Toyota Cup side after a fortnight lining up in place of Morris.